"Official" 2016 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Trick or Treat Fun

[NoMoneyThanks2Disney]

I will be trying the Plaza Restaurant for the first time this trip, and I am looking forward to it! I made the reservation on a night when I was dying for a cheese steak sandwich and I saw that they have them. So that is how that came about lol

My DD9 is determined to try the Kitchen Sink! Do you get to keep the bowl/sink it comes in?

When we went last year they didn't offer the kitchen sink like you get at Beaches and Cream. It may just have been that they were temporarily out of the sinks or I didn't notice, ice cream is very distracting for me! My mom and I did do the Mickey Pants Sink, and that was great. The sink is currently sitting on my kitchen sink and the handles turn and everything! It's absolutely adorable.

 

[NoMoneyThanks2Disney]

HELP!!!! First time ever going to any of the parties. I am really confused on what to do. I asked my daughters whats most important meeting, jack and sally, 7 dwarfs or the princess and prince combo. They chose the princess/prince combo. They want to do the dance party, parade, and fireworks. Oh yea and the hocus pocus show. Trick or trat at the very end. Meet mickey and minnie in their costumes. Anything else....

Just an fyi, the princes have not met with the princesses the last couple years of parties. And I highly reccomend meeting Jafar!

 

[DiannaVM]

If I run into guests without a MNSSHP wristband I most certainly will make a BIG stink about it! These people need to leave as they are the ones taking up space during the shows, parade & fireworks! Totally uncool!

Yep, I'm sure I just made a whole lotta enemies but party crashers ruin it - for everyone!

If I were gutsy, I would do the same. I didn't pay extra big bucks for something, just to have someone get it for free. They are robbing Disney, and robbing us who are paying for the exclusivity for the party. I know of people who only go to parties at Disney because they can't afford a full-day park ticket. They are the ones I feel worse for when people crash the parties.

 

[Amunet]

What rides would be the best to ride during the party?

We will to a FP for 7Dwarves mine for the time prior to the party (4-7). We want to ride BTMRR, Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Pirates, Winnie the Pooh and Space Ranger Spin. My question is really, which ones would be the ones with the LEAST wait during the party?
This is our only "day" at Magic Kingdom so we won't be able to ride these rides another day.

 

[BrittyRo]

Hi! No sarcasm, really. Just stating this was mentioned around the May 4th thread pages when ticket prices were released. Several PP speculated on why this particular date. I cannot remember why. KtP & Chip & Co. reported on this date/price on their sites too. You can check those places for more details. Happy planning!

I looked back in the thread and really couldn't find anything It really is very odd. Random Friday in September. I'm trying to figure out if it's worth the extra 12$ PP to go the Friday 12/23 or just move it to the Sunday 9/25. All while hoping that the price drops
It would be better if the party was on the Friday since Epcot is out of the question that night too (F&W Friday and Saturday I'll pass)
My touring plan is blank for the second half of my trip

 

[monique5]

I will be trying the Plaza Restaurant for the first time this trip, and I am looking forward to it! I made the reservation on a night when I was dying for a cheese steak sandwich and I saw that they have them. So that is how that came about lol

My DD9 is determined to try the Kitchen Sink! Do you get to keep the bowl/sink it comes in?

Yes, you keep it!

 

[anneboleyn]

When we went last year they didn't offer the kitchen sink like you get at Beaches and Cream. It may just have been that they were temporarily out of the sinks or I didn't notice, ice cream is very distracting for me! My mom and I did do the Mickey Pants Sink, and that was great. The sink is currently sitting on my kitchen sink and the handles turn and everything! It's absolutely adorable.

I agree...that sink is hilariously cute and we would like to add it to our "cute things that we in no way, shape, or form need" collection lol

 

[anneboleyn]

Yes, you keep it!

Yay! Looks like a food coma is in my future lol

 

[monique5]

I looked back in the thread and really couldn't find anything It really is very odd. Random Friday in September. I'm trying to figure out if it's worth the extra 12$ PP to go the Friday 12/23 or just move it to the Sunday 9/25. All while hoping that the price drops
It would be better if the party was on the Friday since Epcot is out of the question that night too (F&W Friday and Saturday I'll pass)
My touring plan is blank for the second half of my trip

Check out KtP or Chip & Co for there input on price that night. Prices will not drop. Sunday, September 25th crowd level should be better than Friday, 23rd. However, 23rd might fit your travel plans better. That I'm not sure about. 23rd would be a good day for AK or HS. Do you have park hoppers? If so, MK would be good on 23rd for AM until 4pm.

 

[monique5]

I agree...that sink is hilariously cute and we would like to add it to our "cute things that we in no way, shape, or form need" collection lol

True story.

 

[BrittyRo]

Check out KtP or Chip & Co for there input on price that night. Prices will not drop. Sunday, September 25th crowd level should be better than Friday, 23rd. However, 23rd might fit your travel plans better. That I'm not sure about. 23rd would be a good day for AK or HS. Do you have park hoppers? If so, MK would be good on 23rd for AM until 4pm.

I looked on both sites and neither really tapped into the pricing just stated the numbers. I am at AK on Tuesday, Epcot on Wednesday and DHS on Thursday which is why I wanted that Friday as a MK/Party day grrr. Saturday as a rest day/hop around (since Sat is terrible at the only two parks we'd want to go back to) and then Sunday back to Epcot.
Why Disney gotta mess with my plans

 

[monique5]

When we went last year they didn't offer the kitchen sink like you get at Beaches and Cream. It may just have been that they were temporarily out of the sinks or I didn't notice, ice cream is very distracting for me! My mom and I did do the Mickey Pants Sink, and that was great. The sink is currently sitting on my kitchen sink and the handles turn and everything! It's absolutely adorable.

Clarification - Kitchen Sink Sundae
The MK 2 versions (Plaza Restaurant & Plaza Ice Cream Parlor) is the Mickey Kitchen Sink Sundae, Mickey Pants Sink. And you get to keep the sink.

 

[monique5]

I looked on both sites and neither really tapped into the pricing just stated the numbers. I am at AK on Tuesday, Epcot on Wednesday and DHS on Thursday which is why I wanted that Friday as a MK/Party day grrr. Saturday as a rest day/hop around (since Sat is terrible at the only two parks we'd want to go back to) and then Sunday back to Epcot.
Why Disney gotta mess with my plans

It's there, but buried --- that's why only referenced. It's in their comments & their FB pages and comments with their updates for that week, May 4th. Unfortunately, it still won't change the prices, only give you a speculated reason on inflation for that date. And I didn't pay it any attention, just skimmed through it, cause I was in shock from the Halloween prices. Was expecting to pay at most $270 ($250 last year), but paid like $340 for October 31st, major price increase. But that's when we want to be in the park & what works for my daily park plans & travel dates, so bit the bullet & purchased at 11:05pm CST on May 4th, day tickets went on sale, May 5th 12am EST.

So if plans that important for flow of vacation and $ not an issue, except just wishing it was cheaper, go on the 23rd.

 

[cshell624]

What rides would be the best to ride during the party?

We will to a FP for 7Dwarves mine for the time prior to the party (4-7). We want to ride BTMRR, Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Pirates, Winnie the Pooh and Space Ranger Spin. My question is really, which ones would be the ones with the LEAST wait during the party?
This is our only "day" at Magic Kingdom so we won't be able to ride these rides another day.

BTMRR is one of our favorites to ride at the party because we can ride it over and over again. Sadly, it will be down for refurb starting in early August. Of the rides you have listed, based on our previous parties Space Mtn. would have the longest wait and Pirates the shortest. Definitely do HM during the party because the CM's are really dressed up for the party!!

 

[cshell624]

Is there a reason why September 23 is so much more than any other day in September!? I was planning on going that day but with the price so insanely high I'm choosing another date!

When tickets went on sale I scratched my head over this one too. I also don't understand why tickets on October 4th are higher than the 2nd and 6th.

 

[supertinyluckycat]

May I ask, what time did you go to the party? Did you have a plan? I've read the reports here about how bad things were, but if you're planning to "make it work", how can we help? I find it very upsetting to see a child & parent having a difficult time during what is suppose to be a fun time.

We went around 5 I believe. We did have a plan but with the number of people there it just didn't work. We had been to the Halloween party a couple times before this, including the year before. It was crowded then but still enjoyable and doable. Last year was just ridiculous. I don't think there was anything we could have done differently honestly. I appreciate you trying to help

 

[Amunet]

BTMRR is one of our favorites to ride at the party because we can ride it over and over again. Sadly, it will be down for refurb starting in early August. Of the rides you have listed, based on our previous parties Space Mtn. would have the longest wait and Pirates the shortest. Definitely do HM during the party because the CM's are really dressed up for the party!!

Oh, BTMRR will be down when there? Awe. DBF really wanted to ride it. Thank you for reminding me to check closures ^_^

So FP 7dwarves, Space Mountain ... And pooh or buzz? (If we can fit in the third)

 

[cshell624]

Oh, BTMRR will be down when there? Awe. DBF really wanted to ride it. Thank you for reminding me to check closures ^_^

So FP 7dwarves, Space Mountain ... And pooh or buzz? (If we can fit in the third)

I would pick Buzz. Pooh has a cute queue if you have to wait.

 

[Lillian Gracey]

I'm so glad they are doing earlier dates for MNSSHP. DH and I were so upset that they decided not to do early September dates last year. I'll be going on September 8th this year!

 

[Kellett]

No worries. My 1st tickets took a few days longer. I am in AL. You?

I'm in Tennessee after I put this online I went out to the mailbox and they were there! Lol I was so excited I forgot to get on here and say that they came. Thank you for reassuring me!